In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the Honda Ridgeline, the people that actually own and drive one told us:

“The Ridgeline is the most functional vehicle ever produced.”

“Interior is simple but useful.”

“Best use of [cabin] space ever.”

“Storage. Lots of storage.”

“Storage [space is] well thought out and extremely functional and versatile.”

“Innovation of storage…in a pickup regarding [the] trunk [and] center console.”

“[Cargo bed] trunk [is] novel and very useful.”

“In-bed trunk – love it. Big, roomy, perfect storage [for] tools.”

“Truck bed trunk [is] large and a perfect tailgate [party] tool.”

“I love the in-bed trunk and tailgate configuration.”

“Trunk under flat bed = greatness.”

“The trunk and [two-way] tailgate is the best thing ever.”

“Tailgate does not lock.”

“All-wheel-drive system – Honda VTM-4 – is fantastic.”

“The all-wheel drive works [tremendously well] in snow. Other 4WD [systems can’t] compare.”

“Handles very well in bad weather and very good on slick roads.”

“Great in snow.”

“This year’s Wisconsin winter was the worst. The Ridgeline went through ice, snow, [and] slush effortlessly. Nothing could stop it!”

“Driving in bad weather is wonderful.”

“Handling is very precise for such a large vehicle.”

“Driving [the Honda Ridgeline] is fun.”

“Love how it drives.”

“Hugs the road like a sports car.”

“The suspension is the greatest.”

“Rides better than my Accord!”

“The ride is excellent for a truck.”

“Rides a little rough.”

“Brakes could be better on such a large vehicle.”

“Quiet for a truck!”

“Road noise is too loud.”

“I love everything about my [Ridgeline] but it could use a bit more power.”

“Motor needs more horsepower and more torque.”

“Gas mileage could be better.”

“Gas mileage [is the] same as [my] old truck that was a V8!”

“Gas mileage very poor for a Honda.”

“Fuel mileage is a major disappointment.”

“Overall visibility is good.”

“Visibility is not as good as it should be.”

“Hard to back up, [has] blind spots.”

“Poor [visibility] when backing up.”

“I love the comfortable interior.”

“Driver’s seat comfort/position – outstanding.”

“Seats could stand to be a little more comfortable.”

“Front seats are flat and hard.”

“Steering wheel does not telescope.”

“Gauges are very well illuminated.”

“Navigation system is outstanding, simple to use.”

“Stereo and speakers are not as good as I would like.”

“Looks and operates [like] a well-built vehicle.”

“Workmanship [is] first-class.”

“This is one of the best assembled vehicles I [have] ever had.”

“Typical excellent reliability of [a] Honda.”

“Price is too high.”

“Husband says [the Ridgeline] looks like a sissy pickup.”

“Front bumper is useless for serious pushing, like a Dumpster.”

“I love everything about my Ridgeline!”

“A pickup truck that drives and rides like a car. Love this truck!”